In light of the special discussion event held by the Institute for Regional Dialogue & Strategy - IPEDIS on March 23 under the title “What’s Next - Capitalizing on the positive impact of the Prime Minister’s recent trip to Washington”, a public opinion poll was conducted in cooperation with KAPPA RESEARCH, regarding the relations between Greece and the United States, to explore possible grounds for renewed bilateral collaboration that could support substantial business and economic development.

Bridges of Liberty, American Philhellenism in the 18th and 19th centuries

Alexandros Costopoulos in cooperation with Mary Costopoulou

July 1, 2009

This work attempts to explore the significance of the Philhellenic movement and to trace its contribution to the liberation of Greece, but also to the formation of an extraordinarily powerful and multidimensional bond between two nations that has transcended, and continues to transcend, historical events, political choices and differences of approach.

When we began writing this book a year ago, we set ourselves the goal of getting beyond the political aspects
of the Marshall Plan and subjective political views about it to explore its multi‐dimensional social and financial role and its importance for Greece.